Perineal Specialist Midwife
The closing date is 10 June 2026
Role of the post holder: To lead and support the local implementation of perinatal pelvic health service (PPHS) designed at Epsom and St Helier in collaboration with Southwest London (SW Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS), Surrey Heartlands and NHS England. This is in line with the NHS Long Term plan commitment to improve access topostnatal physiotherapy services for women. The local ambition is that all women are to have education and advice around pelvic health and access to Physiotherapy services in the postnatal period.
The post holder will be a champion for Pelvic Health and the expectation is that they will be responsible for promoting good quality midwifery/ obstetric led interventions which aim to reduce pelvic floor muscle dysfunction for childbearing women.
The post holder will work closely with professional colleagues and women to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs. You will have key roles in providing training in perineal and bladder care for midwifery staff and in ensuring policy and evidence based guideline developments are in line with national recommendations.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for developing and taking the lead in promoting good pelvic health in pregnancy and the postnatal period.
- Ensure delivery of the highest quality effective care, prioritising and utilising research and in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
- Support midwifery staff in clinical practice by working alongside them in the clinical areas.
- Maintain clinical competence in all midwifery practice areas.
- Lead with maternity practice development team, the training/development strategy for all staff in maternity services and primary care on prevention, recognition, and treatment of pelvic health issues and to ensure evidence-based information for women and birthing people on pelvic health.
- As a senior member of the midwifery team, review and influence the development and Implementation of policies based on local, national and international agendas.
- Ensure women receive timely access to NICE recommended treatment for common pelvic health problems in the antenatal and postnatal period.
- Coordinate between pelvic health services and community services which may includes sexual health and mental health services.
- Provide consistent, personalised care that is supported by clear pathways across Epsom and St Helier hospitals and SWL and Surrey Heartlands irrespective of postcode to reduce unwarranted variation.
- Ensure that key performance indicators of the PPHS are achieved and reported to NHS England.
Job responsibilities
- To work in accordance with the NMC Rules and Code for nurses and midwives
- To be responsible for the provision of a high quality, woman centred midwifery service for the Trust, in line with the national and Trust standards
- To work with the multidisciplinary team to continually monitor the quality of care that women receive and improve outcomes in line with the PPHS objectives.
- To identify areas for improvement and to take a lead role in designing, implementing and supporting new and existing initiatives e.g. OASI and pelvic health training.
- Provide professional leadership including motivation of staff regarding new ways of working to meet the needs of the PPHS.
- Development and lead an effective day to day running of specialist programmes of care for specific patient groups with a multi-disciplinary team. This will involve support of clinics for women who suffered Pelvic floor dysfunction and or at risk groups who sustained an OASI or perineal trauma, perineal breakdown to name a few.
- Review and maintain specific pelvic health guidelines to improve prevention recognition and treatment pelvic floor dysfunction
- Provide up to date, evidence based information and education for colleagues and students to enhance knowledge and skills relating to the perineal care of women in labour and postnatally in line with LMNS PPHS.
- Conduct regular reviews of the effectiveness of any new project through an established
- Quality Improvement programme, audit or research to ensure they effectively address the needs of the local population and cascade onwards or formally write up for a research article where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
- Registered midwife on NMC register
- Evidence of extensive experience as a band 6
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic experience
- Masters on Women’s Health / Advanced Midwifery practice or relevant Masters
- Teaching qualification
- Previous experience as a team leader / band 7 specialist role
Previous Experience
- Significant post Registration experience within their speciality
- Must be able to carry out the physical activities required by the job.
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating, training sessions / programmes
- Previous experience of leading a pelvic health service
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Understanding of the principles of teaching and learning and their application within the practice setting
- Knowledge of recruitment, selection and disciplinary procedures.
- Able to present articulately to large groups of people
- Evidence of excellent clinical skills
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development.
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
- Experience of running clinics independently.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year pa, pro rata incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-7920855-RB-AT
Job locations
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals
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